If not, Walter has nothing, and the homestead comes to _me_ and my heirs forever!" "Heartless old fool!" exclaimed Lenora, while Carrie, too, groaned in sympathy.

"And do you suppose he intends to let it go so! Of course not; he'll make another when you don't know it" "I'll watch him too closely for that," said Mrs.Hamilton and after a moment Lenora asked: "What made you so anxious for a will?
Have you received warning of his sudden demise ?" "How foolish!" said Mrs.Hamilton.

"Isn't it the easiest thing in the world for me to let Walter know what's in the will, and I fancy that'll bring him to terms, for he likes money, no mistake about that." "Mr.Hamilton is a bigger fool, and you a worse woman, than I supposed," said Lenora.

"Do you think I am mean enough to marry Walter under such circumstances?
Indeed, I'm not.

But how is Carrie?
I must go and see her." She was about leaving the room, when she turned back, saying in a whisper, "Mother, mother, her door is wide open, as well as this one, and she must have heard every word!" "Oh, horror!" exclaimed Mrs.Hamilton; "go in and ascertain the fact, if possible." It took but one glance to convince Lenora that Carrie was in possession of the secret.